Monday January 02, 2017

With all the celebrity deaths this past year, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that we lost a lot of tech pioneers as well in 2016.

In technology, you're always "standing on the shoulders" of those who came before you -- and together, each individual's contribution becomes part of a larger ongoing story. So as this year finally winds to a close, click through to see our list of some of the pioneers who left us in 2016. And feel free to share any memories and reflections of your own in the comments.